Question 1

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose starts with a broad goal (inform,persuade,or entertain)and then further informs the listener about the who,what,when,where,why,and how aspects of the speech.The specific purpose is stated as a sentence which incorporates the general purpose,the specific audience for the speech,and a prepositional phrase that summarizes the topic.

Question 2

In the problem-cause-solution format,you:

Accepted Answer

A) describe a problem,state what you think is the cause,and recommend a solution. 
B) explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent. 
C) propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future. 
D) reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future,and propose change. 
E) show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause. 
A) describe a problem,state what you think is the cause,and recommend a solution. 
B) explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent. 
C) propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future. 
D) reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future,and propose change. 
E) show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause. A

Question 3

People tend to remember information from speeches that are ____________.

Accepted Answer

organized

Question 4

A causal speech format is virtually identical to a problem-cause-solution format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

Accepted Answer

A) exemplifying. 
B) generalizing. 
C) illustrating. 
D) restating. 
E) summarizing. 
A) exemplifying. 
B) generalizing. 
C) illustrating. 
D) restating. 
E) summarizing.

Question 6

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An internal _____________ reminds the audience what...

Question 7

A chronological speech pattern can be used either forwards or backwards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence.Underline the transition.

Accepted Answer

Examples of transitions that indicate se

Question 9

In deciding what your main points should be,you should consider:

Accepted Answer

A) the element of surprise that will get and hold the attention of the audience. 
B) including a review of information the audience may have forgotten. 
C) making a statement about your commitment to disagree with experts. 
D) using main points that will pique the curiosity of audience members. 
E) what information your audience needs in order to understand your topic. 
A) the element of surprise that will get and hold the attention of the audience. 
B) including a review of information the audience may have forgotten. 
C) making a statement about your commitment to disagree with experts. 
D) using main points that will pique the curiosity of audience members. 
E) what information your audience needs in order to understand your topic.

Question 10

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An internal _____________ helps an audience know...

Question 11

An internal preview:

Accepted Answer

A) clearly separates the next main point from the previous one. 
B) gives the audience an idea of what is to come in the next section. 
C) is a part of the introduction that prepares the audience to listen. 
D) must be presented at the beginning of each of the main points. 
E) should be used only when the purpose of the speech is persuasive. 
A) clearly separates the next main point from the previous one. 
B) gives the audience an idea of what is to come in the next section. 
C) is a part of the introduction that prepares the audience to listen. 
D) must be presented at the beginning of each of the main points. 
E) should be used only when the purpose of the speech is persuasive.

Question 12

A comparison/contrast speech pattern:

Accepted Answer

A) debunks old arguments and replaces them with newer findings. 
B) either compares or contrasts,but does not attempt to do both things. 
C) explains and clarifies a confusing overlap of two different things. 
D) reveals how things that appear to be the same are actually different. 
E) shows the similarities and differences among two or more things. 
A) debunks old arguments and replaces them with newer findings. 
B) either compares or contrasts,but does not attempt to do both things. 
C) explains and clarifies a confusing overlap of two different things. 
D) reveals how things that appear to be the same are actually different. 
E) shows the similarities and differences among two or more things.

Question 13

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates consequence.Underline the transition.

Accepted Answer

Examples of transitions that indicate co

Question 14

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A chronological speech pattern:

Accepted Answer

A) addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners. 
B) arranges main points by how long it takes to present them. 
C) follows the order in which events occurred in time. 
D) is reserved specifically for significant historical events. 
E) presents events and ideas in the order of their importance. 
A) addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners. 
B) arranges main points by how long it takes to present them. 
C) follows the order in which events occurred in time. 
D) is reserved specifically for significant historical events. 
E) presents events and ideas in the order of their importance.

Question 16

The specific purpose of a speech should be:

Accepted Answer

A) easy to understand. 
B) familiar to listeners. 
C) focused and concrete. 
D) an interesting topic. 
E) well-worded and vivid. 
A) easy to understand. 
B) familiar to listeners. 
C) focused and concrete. 
D) an interesting topic. 
E) well-worded and vivid.

Question 17

Explain what a transition is and why it's useful.Provide a short example,underlining the transition.

Accepted Answer

A transition is a phrase or sentence tha

Question 18

The organization pattern for a speech should:

Accepted Answer

A) allow the inclusion of more main points. 
B) be immediately obvious to the audience. 
C) determine how you frame your thesis. 
D) enhance the logical presentation of points. 
E) make it easier to memorize the speech. 
A) allow the inclusion of more main points. 
B) be immediately obvious to the audience. 
C) determine how you frame your thesis. 
D) enhance the logical presentation of points. 
E) make it easier to memorize the speech.

Question 19

When a speaker uses an internal preview in a clear and organized way:

Accepted Answer

A) it allows a speaker to pre-cite the sources used. 
B) the audience is more able to retain the message. 
C) listeners readily understand the speaker's logic. 
D) it reduces the need for extended explanation. 
E) the speaker can add details forgotten earlier. 
A) it allows a speaker to pre-cite the sources used. 
B) the audience is more able to retain the message. 
C) listeners readily understand the speaker's logic. 
D) it reduces the need for extended explanation. 
E) the speaker can add details forgotten earlier.

Question 20

The main points in the body of the speech are:

Accepted Answer

A) cues that help the audience give an appropriate response. 
B) important facts and concepts your audience should know. 
C) the key ideas that allow the speech to accomplish its purpose. 
D) points during which you must reclaim audience attention. 
E) seemingly small,but very important,details that matter. 
A) cues that help the audience give an appropriate response. 
B) important facts and concepts your audience should know. 
C) the key ideas that allow the speech to accomplish its purpose. 
D) points during which you must reclaim audience attention. 
E) seemingly small,but very important,details that matter.

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

In the problem-cause-solution format,you:

People tend to remember information from speeches that are ____________.

A causal speech format is virtually identical to a problem-cause-solution format.

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

A chronological speech pattern can be used either forwards or backwards.

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence.Underline the transition.

In deciding what your main points should be,you should consider:

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

An internal preview:

A comparison/contrast speech pattern:

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates consequence.Underline the transition.

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

A chronological speech pattern:

The specific purpose of a speech should be:

Explain what a transition is and why it's useful.Provide a short example,underlining the transition.

The organization pattern for a speech should:

When a speaker uses an internal preview in a clear and organized way:

The main points in the body of the speech are:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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Exam 10: Creating the Body of a Speech

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

In the problem-cause-solution format,you:

People tend to remember information from speeches that are ____________.

A causal speech format is virtually identical to a problem-cause-solution format.

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

A chronological speech pattern can be used either forwards or backwards.

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence.Underline the transition.

In deciding what your main points should be,you should consider:

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

An internal preview:

A comparison/contrast speech pattern:

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates consequence.Underline the transition.

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

A chronological speech pattern:

The specific purpose of a speech should be:

Explain what a transition is and why it's useful.Provide a short example,underlining the transition.

The organization pattern for a speech should:

When a speaker uses an internal preview in a clear and organized way:

The main points in the body of the speech are:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters